TALKS PROGRAMME: Victorian Style Leisure and Pleasure
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomWhat organised sports were around in Victorian west end? Ann Laird offers a historical overview of a wide range of activities available around Woodlands, Park, Hillhead, Partick, Dowanhill, Hyndland and Kelvinside. From the Arlington baths and swimming pond, to nearby Burnbank Grounds and beyond, there was cricket, bowls, curling, football and tennis, not to mention […]
Three Organists…….
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomAn evening of lively organ music and anecdotes from Wellington organists Paul McNeill (1985-92), Dr Malcolm Sim (2003- 05) and Alan Kitchen (2005 - present) celebrating 140 years since the mighty Forster & Andrews pipe organ’s installation in 1884. The celebrations will start with Glasgow Cathedral Organist Malcolm Sim playing movements from Handel’s Music for […]
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: Mesmerising Macro and Wonderful Wee Beasties
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomExceptional and internationally celebrated Glaswegian macro photographer David Hamilton (@weemadbeasties), shares his knowledge and passion for the mesmerizing world of macro photography; unveiling the remarkable beauty within our everyday surroundings, especially insects and spiders. Presented in conjunction with the Hunterian Museum Entomology collection, and Glasgow's GALLANT climate resilience project. For more info - info@westfest.uk And, […]
Zara Gladman & Friends
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdFresh from sold out success at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and her nomination for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Zara Gladman brings her hot-ticket show back to Oran Mor for the West end festival. Zara Gladman is “one of the most-shared names in Scottish comedy” (The National), a “sharp sketch comedian” […]
I, SPIE
Websters Theatre 416 Great Western RdCentred around an extraordinary letter written by composer/lutenist John Dowland to spymaster Sir Robert Cecil in 1595, this spell-binding concertplay (where music and theatre collide) by award-winning writer Clare Norburn imagines what might have happened next. £22 / CON £20 / UNDER 18S £7 / STUDENTS £7 All ticket prices include a £2.00 booking fee.
Meditation, Creativity, Peace – A David Lynch Documentary Screening
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomThis documentary is an exhilarating and inspiring round-up of questions and answers from David Lynch's European and Middle East tours of 2007-2009. He visited 16 countries to meet film students, receive national awards, launch university projects, and describe the extraordinary benefits for creativity and peace to be gained by transcending thought with Transcendental Meditation, introduced […]
Nordic Resonances
Govan & Linthouse Parish Church 796 Govan RoadThe Glasgow Barons warm up to Glasgow's Nordic Music Days in October with sounds of the north. Tickets: £5 / CON £1 Fb: theglasgowbarons
Zara Gladman and Friends
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdFresh from sold out shows at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Zara Gladman and her alter-egos – including everyone’s favourite West end mum – present an evening of silliness and song. http://www.instagram.com/zanyzaz
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
The Willow Trio – An Evening of Harp
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadJoin The Willow Trio for an evening of clàrsach music. The trio are constantly pushing the traditional Scottish harp in new directions with their arrangements of Gaelic source material, and their new compositions. As heard on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland, and BBC Radio Ulster - plus more! Fb: thewillowtrioharps £10 / £8 CON […]
Come and Sing: Choral Classics
University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel 1 The Square, University AvenueWe're offering something for everyone in our now-annual Come and Sing. Including music by George Frideric Handel, Clara Schumann, Charles Villiers Stanford, John Rutter and more. Music provided. Fb: guchapelchoir £12/ £6 Student
Summer Airs
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomSopranos, Claire Lumsden and Rachel McLean are recent RCS graduates, joined by Scottish/Dutch pianist, Anna Michels, to present an evening of opera classics and art song. From Mozart’s beautiful “Sull’aria”, to Delibes’ famous Flower Duet, there is something for everyone. Audiences can also look forward to intimate French song, and the Glasgow premiere of an […]
Dirty Harry – Blondie Tribute
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdDirty Harry is the only tribute band for the true Blondie fan. After their amazing sell out show at Oran Mor, the band are back to rock the venue once again! Formed in Edinburgh in early 2011, Dirty Harry was borne out of singing doctor, Sarah’s desire to create an act which could pay homage […]
PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret DrivePaintings on Railings is back for WestFest 24! The annual display of local artists showing their fabulous paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale. Please note - weather dependent! To exhibit, please contact Selma on selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (Modest charge to exhibit) Runs: 8th, 9th, 15th 16th, 22nd and 23rd June FROM 10AM
Madrigirls: Sing & Craft Workshop
Innes & Gunn Brewery Taproom 44 Ashton Lane, GlasgowJoin us for a workshop inspired by the varied history of printed music. From medieval manuscripts to penny broadside ballads, via madrigals, American shapenote, folk and more, you'll learn some Madrigirls favourites before exploring printing techniques to create a unique piece of art - inspired by the songs we've sung and guided by Rhian Nicholas […]
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
Remembering Agnes’ Glasgow at Tenement house
Tenement house 145 Buccleuch Street, Garnethill, GlasgowExplore the Tenement House archive and collections to discover the changing face of the West End, Garnethill, and the people who lived here throughout the previous century. Join us for new exhibitions, open archive sessions and contribute your own memories to the ways that life in the city has changed, from the trams to the […]
WestFest Surgery with Kaukab, Patrick & Alison
Woodlands Workspace 66 Ashley StreetJoin Kaukab Stewart MSP, Patrick Grady MP & Alison Thewliss MP for a special joint surgery as part of WestFest. Come along to meet your local elected representatives and have your say on the issues that matter to you. www.patrickgrady.scot www.kaukabstewart.scot www.alisonthewliss.scot
OLIVER JR
Websters Theatre 416 Great Western RdConsider yourself at home with the Broadway Junior version of Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. The Tony & Olivier award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members […]
